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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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